OP Wire 3/20

Markets React to Fed’s Cautious Stance Amid Economic Uncertainty

U.S. stock futures slipped on Thursday as investors processed the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rates. The Fed maintained a wait-and-see approach, citing uncertainty around President Trump’s tariff policies. While traders initially bet on rate cuts,…

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In a world dominated by AI hype and soaring semiconductor valuations, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) remains one of the most overlooked and undervalued plays in the chip sector. While names like NVIDIA (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) have surged to record highs, Intel continues to trade at what many analysts consider a bargain valuation, despite having…

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Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. The unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months, and labor market conditions

remain solid. Inflation remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer…

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FOMC Decision Day: Market Sentiment Hangs in the Balance



Today is a pivotal day for market sentiment as Jerome Powell takes the stage at the FOMC press conference to discuss the interest rate decision, economic projections, and broader policy outlook. The market has been waiting for this event to get clarity on whether the current short-term…

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